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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Determinate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: About 30"–36" tall
Variety Info: Mountain Merit' is a determinate type 8–10 ounce slicing tomato. Disease resistant to Fusarium wilt, root-rot nematode, grey leaf spot, Verticillium wilt, late blight, tomato spotted wilt.
Attributes: Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Root Knot Nematode Resistant, Grey Leaf Spot Resistant, Verticillium Wilt Resistant, Late Blight Resistant, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Mountain Merit' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when bright red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.